Things to Do in Mayfair: Tea, Shopping and Christmas Lights

Where to Eat in Mayfair

Don’t do afternoon tea and a big dinner on the same day. Trust me, it’s too much food. Save dinner for another evening.

Sartoria on Savile Row exceeded my expectations when I was their guest. The lobster tagliatelle? The standout of the night.

Sartoria, my pick for a special-occasion dinner in Mayfair.

The Mayfair Chippy is our top recommendation for fish and chips in London. When I was their guest, we experienced excellent service, a beautiful room and food as good as it looks.

Our favourite fish and chips in London.

Mercato Mayfair used to be a church. Now it’s a food hall, with a crypt bar downstairs and a rooftop terrace on top. It’s perfect for a relaxed lunch, especially if you’re with a multigenerational family, because everyone can find something that interests them in the variety of options.

Just over Piccadilly in St James’s, Claro serves Mediterranean food. When we were their guest, our dinner there was incredible.

For more places to eat near the sights, my Guide to London Restaurants has them by neighbourhood.

Mr Sunny’s verdict: Mayfair probably isn’t his favourite neighbourhood. He’d rather have his feet stick to the floor in a proper boozer than wear a tie and jacket while eating tiny cakes. And honestly, there just aren’t many pubs here he’d send you to. If you’re with him on that, start with Mr Sunny’s 15 best London pubs.